Sound effects and a full cast lift this graphic novel off the page to create an immersive audio experience. While vacationing at her family’s lake house, 13-year-old Gabby, a bookworm, decides to write a mystery story about the old, empty house nearby that is at the center of a celebrity disappearance. When her rebellious neighbor, Paige, pushes Gabby to trespass on the property to hunt for clues, Gabby has to decide how far she is willing to go to uncover a story. Cassandra Morris voices Gabby with youthful innocence that makes her good-girl trepidation all the more believable. Narrator Tara Sands provides the perfect counterpoint with Paige’s tone of jaded cynicism. Other narrators are equally distinct as the various family members and neighbors. S.C. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
Trespassers
Narrated by Cassandra Morris, Dan Bittner, Matt Braver
Breena BardUnabridged — 1 hours, 54 minutes
Trespassers
Narrated by Cassandra Morris, Dan Bittner, Matt Braver
Breena BardUnabridged — 1 hours, 54 minutes
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Editorial Reviews
04/20/2020
Eighth grader Gabby Woods is ready for her family’s annual trip to their lake house in Wisconsin’s north woods, a multigenerational tradition. With the closing of the paper mill that her father manages, though, this summer could be their last at the lake. A nudge from new neighbor Paige draws her out of herself—and her tendency to spend the vacation reading mysteries—and into investigating and documenting a real-life mystery surrounding the abandoned house on a nearby bluff. Bard, making her solo debut, matches her story with friendly art that feels consistent with its lake house setting; the distinctively drawn cabins evoke a specific place and seasonal moment, lending themselves to sunny days and spooky elements. Gabby’s slow process of emerging from her shell and her uneasy friendship with the more rebellious and outgoing Paige illustrates the way in which childhood friendships are often formed by proximity and necessity, and her supportive family and extended community, including an avuncular neighbor, are comforting additions. Though the resolution of the mystery veers toward anticlimax, it ultimately lands on refreshingly realistic simplicity. A cozy tale of mystery and friendship that will appeal to readers looking for a summer read. Ages 8–12. Agent: Alex Slater, Trident Media Group. (May)
"Cleanly styled, full-color illustrations bring her character-driven tale to life; expect instant comparisons to fan-favorites Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm... A comfort read, just right for a warm summer day." — Kirkus Reviews
"Bard's llustrations are bright and cheerful, reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier's, and will leave readers feeling as if they are exploring the lake house's environs alongside the characters. A solid mystery for middle-grade comics collections." — Booklist
"With its bright summer-in-the-woods palette, this graphic novel offers a lively story of mischief gone awry... Adventure seekers will enjoy the outdoorsy antics, while genre lovers will appreciate the mystery within a mystery plotline." — Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Bard, making her solo debut, matches her story with friendly art that feels consistent with its lake house setting; the distinctively drawn cabins evoke a specific place and seasonal moment, lending themselves to sunny days and spooky elements... the resolution of the mystery... lands on refreshingly realistic simplicity. A cozy tale of mystery and friendship that will appeal to readers looking for a summer read." — Publishers Weekly
"The natural dialogue and sharp characterization carry this book; Bard’s artwork uses a minimalistic style reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier’s work…A solid recommendation for libraries where middle grade graphic novels are popular." — School Library Journal
"Intriguing and just suspenseful enough to keep readers turning the pages." — ICv2
04/01/2020
Gr 3–6—Gabby and her family head to their lake house for another lovely summer vacation. While Gabby would prefer to spend the time cuddled up with a good book, her parents introduce her to Paige, the daughter of another lake house family. Paige is everything Gabby isn't: Paige loves adventure and the outdoors, and she's a master at keeping secrets. When Gabby learns of an old, empty cottage home nearby that's at the center of a celebrity disappearance, she's inspired to write a story, and Paige becomes Gabby's unlikely coauthor. Together, the girls decide to break into the cottage to discover its secrets. Their friendship is tested by Gabby's desire to do the right thing and Paige's distrust of people around her. This is a slow burn of a middle grade graphic novel. Bard spends the first third of the story introducing Gabby and Paige's families, fleshing out the world in and around their summer homes, as multiple plot lines intertwine. The natural dialogue and sharp characterization carry this book; Bard's artwork uses a minimalistic style reminiscent of Raina Telgemeier's work, but the characters' expressions and gestures remain realistic. VERDICT A solid recommendation for libraries where middle grade graphic novels are popular.—Matisse Mozer, Los Angeles Public Library
Sound effects and a full cast lift this graphic novel off the page to create an immersive audio experience. While vacationing at her family’s lake house, 13-year-old Gabby, a bookworm, decides to write a mystery story about the old, empty house nearby that is at the center of a celebrity disappearance. When her rebellious neighbor, Paige, pushes Gabby to trespass on the property to hunt for clues, Gabby has to decide how far she is willing to go to uncover a story. Cassandra Morris voices Gabby with youthful innocence that makes her good-girl trepidation all the more believable. Narrator Tara Sands provides the perfect counterpoint with Paige’s tone of jaded cynicism. Other narrators are equally distinct as the various family members and neighbors. S.C. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine
2020-02-09
Two unlikely friends intend to figure out what really happened at a mysterious mansion.
Gabby is looking forward to her family’s annual vacation at their lakeside cabin and fully intends to spend all her time reading mysteries. However, this year brings change once she meets her new neighbor Paige. Tough-girl Paige seems like trouble from the start, with her nonchalant attitude and a self-proclaimed shoplifting habit. Thrown together by proximity and parental prodding, the girls forge a tenuous friendship when they begin to speculate about what happened at a nearby abandoned mansion and decide together to write the story of its wealthy inhabitants. As the girls’ joint fiction becomes more elaborate, they decide to seek out the truth and break into the house to search for clues. Before long, their combined conjecture takes on a life of its own, challenging the girls’ perception not only of the world around them, but also of each other. Bard’s debut graphic offering accessibly explores interpersonal relations among both families and friends, urging readers to not always believe first impressions; her conclusions are not shocking but are ultimately satisfying in their predictability. Cleanly styled, full-color illustrations bring her character-driven tale to life; expect instant comparisons to fan-favorites Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. and Matthew Holm. Gabby and Paige present white, as does the majority of the cast.
A comfort read, just right for a warm summer day. (Graphic fiction. 7-11)
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940173271945 |
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| Publisher: | Scholastic, Inc. |
| Publication date: | 10/06/2020 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
| Age Range: | 8 - 11 Years |
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